Radłowice Biskupie

Biskupice Radłowskie is a village in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, situated on the Dunajec River, approximately 6 km from Radłów and 15 km from Tarnów. The village, with a rich history dating back to the 16th century, was established on lands belonging to the Kraków bishopric. Over the centuries, the village experienced numerous disasters, including Swedish invasions and destruction during both world wars. Biskupice is known for its historical monuments, including war cemeteries and a boundary post from 1450. The Monument to the Heroes of September commemorates soldiers who fell in the battle of September 1939, and the parish church of Our Lady of Częstochowa was consecrated in 1991. The village is renowned for its social and cultural activities, especially during the interwar period when various organizations were highly active. In 1848, following the enfranchisement of peasants, the village became their property, which influenced its development and stabilized the local community. The urban layout of the village resembles a small town, with a market square and intersecting streets, featuring buildings such as a library, a health clinic, and a fire station. Biskupice Radłowskie is also the birthplace of notable figures of the Polish peasant movement, such as Stanisław Mierzwa and Jan Dąb-Kocioł. The village celebrated its 600th anniversary in 1991 and was awarded the Cross of Valor in 1983. An interesting fact is the presence of an open-pit aggregate mine on the opposite bank of the Dunajec River.